Lord Roberts w from Wolve-hook on the 26th: "The advanced portion of this force crossed the Vaal on the Queen's birthday near Parys, Ian Hatilton's column is at Boschdank. Our scouts are now at Viljoen's Dri The local mines are uninjured, and there is no enemy on this side of the river."
London, 27th May.
'TENDENCIES TO PEACE, A telegram from Lorenzo Marques says that an influential deputation of Burghers urged President Kriiger to surrender. Kriiger replied that the matter was in the hands of the Commandants.
London, 28th May.
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